mapman

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High Efficiency Options?
Going with a high efficiency amp opens up many many choices these days.  Just saying.   
KEF celebrates sixty years with the LS60 Wireless
Right around same price point as largest Ohm Walsh+ amplification provided.  Taking notice!  
Bel Canto one-C5i Integrated Amp : A Power On question
Leave it on as instructed.  I have c5i.  It is on all the time.  Rest easy.   
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
50 is a quarter century younger than 75 not to mention 80.  ⏳  
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
We need to stop nominating, electing and re-electing old people who would be long retired anywhere else. Applies to all parties. We need smart young talent not over the hill “ billionaire” dinosaurs. Get the best not the lowest common denominator ... 
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
Providing care for others in need is a valuable service.  Hats off to all!  
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
We all know what is good versus evil right? Telling the truth is good. Lying is evil. Spreading lies is among the worst things you can do. Also cheating and degrading or harming others. Not to mention an untamed ego. It’s not that complicated. Wat... 
Yep much to do about nothing. Fear brains.
The internet is doing a great job of exposing people for what they are. Who knew the world was this f’d up? Just be a force for good not evil. It’s not that hard.   
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
Not to mention most power amps……uuggggly! Let there be meters, digital displays, touch screens! Even just a few goshdern LEDs! Now we are talking! Something worth looking at!  Lights camera……action!      
Bel Canto E one C5i Integrated Amp power question
My c5i is driving a pair of kef ls50s these days in a large open family room/kitchen area. The ls50s sound glorious and they are not easy speakers to drive. I’ve heard them sound quite bad/flat on other amps with a lot more rated  power than the c... 
Bel Canto E one C5i Integrated Amp power question
Yes on all the time The c5i should do a very good job to drive most speakers to reasonable spl but not the last word if you like to listen at more uncomfortable listening levels with less efficient speakers. There is a preamp output on the back s... 
Bel Canto E one C5i Integrated Amp power question
Should do fine.  I also have a c5i.    
How important is spending time with your gear?
I recently downsized from all separates to a very clean looking and versatile all-in-1 unit. Nice having all that space back! Oh and looks and also sounds wonderful! Old gear went into an audio cab with glass doors upstairs where I can see it but ... 
Let’s share the music that gives us the chills every time.
“With Twilight as my Guide” - The Mars Volta.   
Almost equality
Nice setup!